A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON HYPERTENSION AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Introduction: Hypertension is a strong independent risk factor for coronary and cerebrovascular diseases, as well heart failure, atrialfibrillation chronic renal thus substantially contributing to the global burden of disease. Moreover, it known that reducing blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patientsis associated with significant reduction rate cardiovascular complications adecline function. Aim: To assess patients knowledge, attitude practice (KAP) create awareness about hypertension among patients. Objectives: evaluate current situation differences practices regarding by giving verbal counseling hypertensivepatients. Conclusion: Our study signifies require support guidance practicing better disease management. Hence we conclude aclinical pharmacist can play major role improving knowledge adherence bypatient education, developing maintenance diet exercise improved activities. Clinical activities such patient counseling, Home Medication Review, Pharmaceutical care program help increase